Winery - Agrapart & Fils
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
No, not the goddess: Venus is the name of the horse that plows the Agrapart vineyards. This wine, labeled “nature”—without dosage—is all green apples and very dry. It’s distinctive, but many would find it too distinctive because of its rather lean edge, and very acidic aftertaste.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Named not after the goddess of love, but the horse that Agrapart uses to plough the vines, this superb wine comes from 50-year-old vines, the clay element in the soil giving richness, the minerality giving balance, lifting up the yellow fruit flavors with excellent acidity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A blend of all the Agrapart vineyards, premier and grand cru, that shows the rich style of this grower, a style that allows for some deliberate oxidation, giving an open, full-bodied texture. The wood aging before bottling also adds to the full, ripe character.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is made from old vines with an average age of 55 years, growing in Avize. The 100% wood aging gives it richness and complexity. But it is still young, and this is the style of Champagne, balancing ripeness, white fruits, toast and acidity, that will age well for the next 10 years and beyond.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With 20% of the wine aged in wood, this wine has an open, honeyed character, with soft, ripe fruits and light acidity. But it is also fresh, dry and lively, leaving an elegant aftertaste of acidity and richness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Wood maturation gives this wine roundness, despite its dryness. At the moment, it is too young, very vigorous, and touched by caramel. The feeling is of a weighty, structured wine, even though the aftertaste is fresh.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a stylish, fresh wine, with crisp, green, elegant flavors, and refreshing acidity. White fruits and a bright, vibrant mousse make this a great apéritif Champagne. The low dosage means it leaves a bone-dry, crisp aftertaste.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine is made from grapes harvested from grand cru vineyards in Avize, Oger, Cramant and Oiry at the northern end of the Côte des Blancs. It has weight and richness along with acidity and crisp fruit. The aftertaste is almost sweet from the relatively high dosage.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The lightest pink in color, this delicacy translates into the pure Chardonnay of the Champagne itself which has Pinot Noir added to give color and just a touch of red-fruit flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a blend from seven of Pascal Agrapart’s less important vineyards. It tastes as young as many of the vines are crisp with some citrus and fennel, but there is some softness. Not for aging.
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